Concrete blocks were out of budget, so we built two large retaining walls using 6x6 landscape timbers. In this video, I show ...

Size the trench so there's enough room for the retaining wall block and at least 8 in. of space behind it. Excavate deep ...

Dear James: I’m planning a veggie garden on my sloping lot so I need a retaining wall. I have used timbers before, but blocks might hold up better. Which method do you prefer? -- Steve W. Dear Steve: ...

Retaining walls were first created to perform the simple and necessary task of holding back earth. And with good reason: Erosion is a natural process, but when it means soil being washed off your ...

In the yard, a retaining wall serves a very simple purpose: to hold soil back to better utilize the terrain. From foot-high garden borders to towering walls that enclose an entire property, retaining ...

The need for aesthetically pleasing yet practically engineered retaining wall support design is important in, amongst other applications, the construction of commercial and retail business parks where ...